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Preparation proves the key to success

A Filipino crew has taken over a brand new type three chemical
tanker after undergoing special training in 2012.

The seafarers on-board Ami began work at the start of this year
after attending seminars hosted by V.Ships UK Managing Director
John Brechin and Fleet Manager Andy Hailu in our Manila
office.

Supported by Gotland Tankers, the officer and crew conferences
took place in September and December, with other attendees set to
take hold of the reins aboard Ami's sister ship Alice at the end of
the month.

The initiative supports V.Ships' long-term goal of increasing its
pool of Filipino officers and John Brechin is positive it will
prove to be a great success.

He said: "Organising such a crew has been a key goal for us and we
are very grateful for the support and assistance from our team in
Manila.

"The purpose of the conference was to get to know the officers and
crew, as well as emphasising the standards V.Ships sets.

"It is so important people are clear about matters such as vetting
Inspections, complacency, teamwork and technical issues and these
sessions are yet more evidence of our commitment to continually
improve safety standards."

A further seminar took place in October for two additional Gotland
Ships - which will initially have senior Russian Officers on-board
- and was attended by Captain Dontsov and Captain Mezintsev who
will take command of the Gotland Aliya and Gotland Sofia
respectively.

John added: "We believe this was the first time that Russian
officers have attended a seminar in Manila and it gave them an
excellent opportunity to get to know their Filipino counterparts,
as well as the staff in POMI.

"With four Gotland ships due to be in management by the end of
this month, it seems that our partnership with them is going from
strength to strength."